The Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) program is designed to prepare students as highly skilled professionals to lead educational and complex healthcare systems. Graduates will be prepared to assume increasing accountability and responsibility in both education and leadership positions. The curriculum is designed so that graduates of the program can practice in a culturally and ethnically diverse global society. Graduates will be able to effect changes in healthcare which is consistent with the mission of Midway University to prepare students for rewarding careers and responsible citizenship.
The MSN nursing education track is designed to prepare nurses for teaching careers in schools of nursing and nursing staff development/education departments in a variety of healthcare settings. Students focus on professional role development, knowledge translation, quality improvement and safety, ethics and health policy, curriculum development and implementation, and outcome measurement and evaluation. Evidence-based experiences in various settings provide students with opportunities to function as nurse educators. This track will address the critical nursing faculty shortage in Kentucky and the United States.
Applications to the MSN program will be reviewed throughout the year. It is strongly recommended that prospective students complete the application process 2-3 months prior to the semester within which they would like to begin matriculating.
In addition to the above admission requirements, applicants to the RN (ADN)-MSN Bridge option must have ADN degree from CCNE or ACEN accredited program whose parent institution is regionally accredited. Degrees from foreign institutions will be reviewed on an individual basis.
In addition to meeting the above requirements for admission, applicants who fall into any of the following categories should supply an official TOEFL score:
A score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (Internet based) or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required of those who are not U.S. citizens and for whom English is not a first language.
Applicants not meeting the requirements for unconditional admission may be offered conditional admission upon the recommendation of the Dean. A grade point average of at least a 2.80 on a 4.0 scale is required.
To attain full standing from conditional admission (i.e., progress beyond the first six hours of coursework) the student must complete the first six hours of course work at Midway University with at least a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
Exceptions to the above guidelines can be granted with permission of the Dean.
NSG-510 - Professional Role Transition - 3 hours
NSG-520 - Evidence-Based Nursing - 3 hours
NSG-530 - Quality Improvement and Safety - 3 hours
NSG-540 - Ethics and Health Policy - 3 hours
NSG-610 - Informatics and Healthcare Technology - 3 hours
NSG-620 - Translational Research - 3 hours
NSG-560 - Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacology - 3 hours
NSG-580 - Advanced Health Assessment - 3 hours
NSG-625 - Curriculum Development and Implementation - 3 hours
NSG-635 - Outcome Measurement and Evaluation in Education - 3 hours
NSG-650 - Nursing Education Practicum - 3 hours
General Education Hours - N/A
Elective Hours - 0
Total Hours to Complete - 36